Colorado

In July 2025, I had the opportunity to travel to Denver, CO for a work conference. I extended my stay in the city to explore local museums, breweries, and restaurants.

After visiting Denver for a few days, I made my way down to Colorado Springs & Manitou Springs and repeated my same itinerary – museums, breweries, restaurants, AND hikes!

In July 2026, my friend Madeleine and I flew out to Colorado to spend a weekend in the woods. Due to some serious altitude sickness, we only completed one of the hikes we’d planned, but it was worth it!

Denver, CO

Breakfast Burger at Syrup Downtown with french fries.

Downtown Denver Restaurants I Visited in July

The Denver Capitol Building Exterior with Gold Dome on top. Plaque in front about the Capitol.

Colorado State Capitol Guide: My First Visit to This Denver Landmark

Denver Bar Crawl - Our Mutual Friend Brewery with it's colorful mural wrapping the whole building.

Exploring Denvers Craft & Classic Bars: My Denver Bar Crawl

COMING SOON! -> Review of the Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown

COMING SOON! -> Best Museums in Denver

Colorado Springs/Manitou Springs, CO

First time climbing the Manitou Incline accomplishment photo. Picture of me standing at the top of the climb with the tracks below me and blue sky beyond.

First Time Climbing the Manitou Incline: What It’s Really Like

View from the balcony at the Visitors Center showing bright blue sky with fluffy clouds beyond. Very tall red rock formations that make up the Garden of the Gods, and lots of cars in the parking lot.

Garden of the Gods: Colorado’s Most Jaw-Dropping Free Park

Garden of the Gods hiking trails lead you to some beautiful views. Always walking on bright red dirt seeing greenery everywhere with bright blue skies

Garden of the Gods Hiking Trails: Popular Routes

View while hiking up to Mesa Overlook.

Hiking Palmer Park Colorado Springs: A Solo Hike Worth Taking

COMING SOON! – Hiking Red Rock Canyon

Indian Peaks Wilderness

Crater Lake Colorado Backpacking Trip | Camping at Lone Eagle Peak